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Crime in Des Plaines summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Des Plaines. Key points include:
There were 721 total crimes in Des Plaines in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Plaines is 1,260.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Plaines is 120.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Des Plaines is 1,139.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Des Plaines is -40.54% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Des Plaines Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Des Plaines / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 721 | 1,260.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 69 | 120.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 24.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 76.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 652 | 1,139.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 239 | 417.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 344 | 601.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 69 | 120.6 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Des Plaines summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Des Plaines. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Des Plaines is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Des Plaines is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Des Plaines is $339,855.
The median income in Des Plaines is $97,875.
Des Plaines's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Des Plaines Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Des Plaines | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Des Plaines, IL Weather
The average high in Des Plaines is 58.9° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.3 inches of precipitation each year with 36.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Des Plaines Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Des Plaines
The current population in Des Plaines is 59,156. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,156 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 59,408 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 60,087 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 60,413 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 58,316 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 58,673 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 58,694 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 58,805 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 58,755 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 58,930 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 58,802 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 58,569 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 58,302 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 57,909 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 57,357 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Des Plaines
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Des Plaines is:
54.8% White with 32,415 White residents.
3.7% African American with 2,180 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
14.9% Asian with 8,797 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 311 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 1,786 Two Or More residents.
23.1% Hispanic with 13,649 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Des Plaines
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Des Plaines is 51.0% female with 30,153 female residents.
Des Plaines is 49.0% male with 29,002 male residents.
| Gender | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Des Plaines for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Des Plaines completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Des Plaines, Illinois
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3.5% of households in Des Plaines earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Des Plaines earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Des Plaines earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Des Plaines earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Des Plaines earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Des Plaines earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Des Plaines earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Des Plaines earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Des Plaines earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.9% of households in Des Plaines earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Des Plaines | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
